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Veldensteiner Zwickl

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Veldensteiner Zwickl is the keg beer that taught Germans to love yeast again — unfiltered, pale gold-bronze, naturally hazy. It arrives soft and gently spicy from the yeast, with earthy hop character that speaks (not shouts), and a lively carbonation that keeps it bright rather than dull. This is what Kellerbier was meant to be: alive, real, and drunk fresh from people who actually care.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
earthyhoppybready
earthy
hoppy
bready
yeasty
mineral
clean
Aroma
The nose opens soft and gently spicy from active yeast, without any harsh phenolic edges.
also:herbal
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Veldensteiner Zwickl

◎ Appearance

Pale gold-bronze with natural haze from suspended yeast—the cloudiness is the point, not a flaw. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with persistent fine lacing. Lively carbonation creates a gentle sparkle throughout, keeping the beer visually animated and fresh.

pale gold-bronzenaturally hazyfine lacinglively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens soft and gently spicy from active yeast, without any harsh phenolic edges. Earthy hop character emerges underneath—herbaceous and mineral-tinged, speaking rather than shouting. A subtle breadiness rounds the profile, suggesting fresh grain and fermentation in balance.

gentle yeast spiceearthy hopsherbal mineralitysubtle bread note

◐ Taste

The palate arrives soft and approachable, with bready malt character providing a light, clean foundation. Earthy, herbaceous hops build gradually through the middle without aggression; the 25 IBU plays a supporting role. Crisp mineral notes and the yeast's light phenolic touch keep the finish dry and refreshing, never heavy.

soft malt entryearthy hop charactermineral drynesscrisp and clean

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately long, fading to a subtle earthy-herbal note that lingers pleasantly. The carbonation carries a dry, refreshing tail that invites the next sip.

dry finishearthy aftertasterefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
80
Serve at 7–9°C

Serve at 7–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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About Kellerbier

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